II. Epidemiology
- Specific type of Sialadenitis to newborns
III. Pathophysiology
- Staphylococcus aureus (most common)
- Escherichia coli
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Branhamella catarrhalis
IV. Risk Factors
- Oral anatomic abnormalities
- Dehydration
- Prematurity
V. Signs
- Warm, tender single Salivary Gland (usually parotid)
VI. Labs
-
Gram Stain and culture of Salivary duct secretions
- Parotid duct (Stensen's Duct) at upper second molar
VII. Management
- Increase hydration
- Oral Antibiotics
VIII. Course
- Resolution usually within 1 week
IX. References
- Walner in Cummings (1998) Otolaryngology, p. 5-121